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Ingredients 1 can (5-3/4 ounces) jumbo pitted ripe olives, drained3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepperDash garlic powder1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices12 small pitted ripe olives12 toothpicks with cellophane frilled tops1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos Preparation Cut a slit from the top to bottom of 12 jumbo olives; set aside. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 8 ounces penne or any medium pasta1 envelope pesto sauce mix3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup olive oil2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkeyShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk the pesto mix, milk and oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. Drain pasta. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour2 cups sugar3 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup butter, melted70 butter-flavored crackers, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Drain pineapple, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice. Add juice to flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the pineapple and cheese. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and stir; bake 10 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 medium onion, cut into eighths1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas1 jar (12 ounces) mushroom gravy2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drainedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. fresh tuna loin 1 medium cucumber 3 plum tomatoes 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1/2 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. spanish extra-virgin oilve oil c. spanish sherry vinegar Sea salt Preparation Step 1Cut the cucumber, tomato, onion, and peppers into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine the vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and the vinegar....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/4 cup 2% milk3 cups buttermilk ranch or cheddar cheese pretzel pieces, finely crushed1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch piecesCooking spraySAUCE:1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place pretzels and flour in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in pretzels, patting to help coating adhere....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup prepared yellow or Dijon mustard2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix2-1/4 teaspoons prepared horseradishPretzels Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, salad dressing mix and horseradish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with pretzels.

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rollsPretzel sticks, optional Fresh cilantro leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in mozzarella, red peppers and seasonings until blended. Unroll tubes of crescent dough and separate each into 2 rectangles; press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncoooked linguine8 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons canola oil, divided2/3 cup chicken stock1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons chili sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons water1 cup frozen mixed vegetables2 cups cubed rotisserie chickenChopped green onions, optional Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Whisk in stock, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3/4 cup water1 envelope unsweetened raspberry Kool-Aid mix1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in Kool-Aid and lemon juice; cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients 8 cups torn red leaf lettuce1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper5 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons honey4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt....

Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese1/4 pound hard salami, finely chopped2 tablespoons dill pickle relish4 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salami and pickle relish. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut each tortilla into 1-in. slices.

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium onion, sliced1/3 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, dividedSalsa, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes and onion. Combine the butter and seasonings; drizzle over the potato mixture; toss to coat. Place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese; top with remaining potato mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup vegetable broth3 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, broth and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butterFILLING:1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractGround cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the macaroni, onion, green pepper and pizza sauce. Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 6 medium fresh beets (about 2 pounds)1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large ruby red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced Preparation Scrub beets, trimming tops to 1 in. Place beets on trivet insert in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 1-1/2 cups water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust pressure to high and set time to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions4 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1/4 cup dry red wine3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Place mushrooms, onions and garlic in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over mushrooms. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 4 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. cold water 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 3/4 c. cold unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Make the dough package: Whisk together flours and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingers, incorporate butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.Step 2Form a well in center; pour in cold water. Using your hands, gradually draw flour mixture over water, covering and gathering until mixture begins to come together....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/2 cup bean dip4 flour tortillas (10 inches)1/2 cup guacamole dip1 small onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in green chiles, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread bean dip over tortillas to within 1/2 in....